{"product_id":"kit380-dodge-ram-2500-3500-03-13-prolock-steering-kit-1","title":"KIT380 - Dodge Ram 2500\/3500 03-13 ProLock Steering Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eAPEX Model KIT380 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld Part # KIT180\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"dynamic-sections\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section shopify-section--custom-liquid\" id=\"shopify-section-template--17203819315361__custom_liquid_ft7h7L\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-whole column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA direct replacement extreme duty Tie Rod and Drag Link assembly to replace your underperforming OE steering. Oversized tie rod and drag link ends, connected by massive DOM, Polished Aluminum or Black Aluminum adjusting sleeves, eliminates death wobble and tightens up steering under the most extreme conditions. Weak adjusting sleeves are replaced via tie rod and drag link ends threading directly into the connecting rods and secured by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur proprietary \u003cstrong\u003ejam nuts\u003c\/strong\u003e (which include the extra holding power of \u003cstrong\u003e3 set screws\u003c\/strong\u003e threaded into the wrench flats)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur proprietary \u003cstrong\u003eninja lock-washers\u003c\/strong\u003e on the drag link ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eNEW ProLock™washers\u003c\/strong\u003e built into our tie rod ends\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 2009-2013 trucks - select KIT380. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor 2003-2008 trucks, upgrade the 3rd Gen (Y Link)\u003c\/strong\u003e with these options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1) Select KIT380\u003c\/strong\u003e if you ALREADY have the pitman arm upgrade from 2009-2013 trucks. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2) Select KIT380P\u003c\/strong\u003e to INCLUDE the upgraded Mopar pitman arm from 2009-2013 trucks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3) If you have a DROP PITMAN ARM\u003c\/strong\u003e for an 03-08 model, you will need to replace it with the newer design 2009-2013 drop pitman arm (available from your lift supplier).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis upgrades the Y Link to a T Link system for dramatic steering improvement and improved tire life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will change the way your vehicle drives forever!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1) Your OE Steering Stabilizer Clamp will not fit this Tie Rod. Requires Steering Stabilizer Clamp \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apexchassis.com\/products\/dc1-75-b-stabilizer-clamp-black-1-75-id-universal-includes-hardware-for-fox-ats-standard-falcon?_pos=3\u0026amp;_sid=753b6ab9a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDC1.75-B\u003c\/a\u003e(black universal clamp) or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apexchassis.com\/products\/dc1-75-z-stabilizer-clamp-zinc-1-75universal-includes-hardware-for-fox-ats-standard-falcon?_pos=12\u0026amp;_sid=753b6ab9a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDC1.75-Z\u003c\/a\u003e(zinc universal clamp) for mount in center tie rod, or other suitable 1.75\" ID clamp for our steel equipment. If you choose the aluminum kits you'll need a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apexchassis.com\/products\/dc2-0-z-stabilizer-clamp-zinc-2-id-universal-includes-hardware-for-fox-ats-standard-falcon?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=753b6ab9a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDC2.0-Z\u003c\/a\u003e (zinc universal clamp), \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apexchassis.com\/products\/dc2-0-b-stabilizer-clamp-black-2-id-universal-includes-hardware-for-fox-ats-standard-falcon?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=753b6ab9a\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDC2.0-B\u003c\/a\u003e (black universal clamp) or a 2\" ID clamp.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2) \u003cstrong\u003ePSC gearbox replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cstrong\u003efully compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e with this steering kit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDodge note regarding dual stabilizers kits: \u003c\/strong\u003eDue to our oversized tie rod ends, modifications may need to be made to dual stabilizer kit, tie rod end brackets to fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4) 2013 Dodge Ram 3500's were a split year for production. The early model trucks use the T-style steering (drag link is attached to the Tie Rod). The late model trucks use cross over steering (Drag link is attached to the knuckle and does not attach to the Tie Rod). Please check what style you have before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5) \u003cspan\u003eNot compatible with Rough Country Dual Steering Stabilizer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT IT FITS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDodge Ram 2500 (2003-2013) 4WD\u003cbr\u003eDodge Ram 3500 (2003-2013) 4WD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBoot Replacements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apexchassis.com\/products\/xp114-accordion-boot-dust-cover?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f6aa96aba\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eXP114\u003c\/a\u003e - TR301\/TR300 \u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apexchassis.com\/products\/xp104-accordian-boot-dust-cover?_pos=10\u0026amp;_sid=f6aa96aba\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eXP104 \u003c\/a\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apexchassis.com\/products\/dl152-drag-link-end-lht-at-knuckle?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=11b3ac4bc\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDL152\u003c\/a\u003e\/\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/apexchassis.com\/products\/dl153-drag-link-end-rht-at-pitman?_pos=5\u0026amp;_sid=11b3ac4bc\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eDL153\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shopify-section shopify-section--custom-liquid\" id=\"shopify-section-template--17203819315361__custom_liquid_wXWift\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"one-whole column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"special-sauce metafields-info\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Special Sauce:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"special-sauce-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOUSING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAE 1045 Solid Steel Forged Housing: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis is unequivocally the best carbon alloy steel for this application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCNC Machined Housing: \u003c\/strong\u003eMake our parts and bearings dimensionally perfect, eliminating any die wear issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBALL STUDS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSAE 4140 Hot Forged Chromoly Ball Studs: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor the strongest possible metallurgy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInduction Heat Treated Ball Studs: \u003c\/strong\u003eProvides a very precise heat treatment to the exact depth and location we want it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRolled Threads: \u003c\/strong\u003eMade by pressing the shape of the threads into the ball stud instead of cutting. This strengthens the threads instead of weakening them and allows for easy movement of hardware. This ain't no Ikea furniture!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStep Threads: \u003c\/strong\u003eAllows for very easy movement of hardware on install and superior holding when torqued (installer choice).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBEARING DESIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Metal to Metal Bearing \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBOOTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCR Rubber Boots: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe most durable material for undercar applications. Resistant to deterioration from road level ozone, oil\/gas\/engine fluids and extreme heat or cold.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccordion Boot: \u003c\/strong\u003eIdeal for high-articulation components, more flexibility means longer life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolished Aluminum: \u003c\/strong\u003eHighly polished, raw aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Aluminum and DOM Steel: \u003c\/strong\u003ePowder coated black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARDWARE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade 8 - Class 10.9 Hardware: \u003c\/strong\u003eSuperior tensile strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCastle Nut: \u003c\/strong\u003eIndustry standard where high vibration loads occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eADJUSTING RODS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTie Rod: 1.75\" DOM SAE 1020 Tube: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeavy walled steel tubing provides the tightest most robust steering on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrag Link: 1.75\" DOM SAE 1020 Tube: \u003c\/strong\u003eHeavy walled steel tubing provides the tightest most robust steering on the market.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTie Rod: 2\" 7075-T6 Aluminum Rod: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe best aluminum available for this application. Extremely durable but has some flex and memory if you really bash it into something.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrag Link: 2\" 7075-T6 Aluminum Rod: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe best aluminum available for this application. Extremely durable but has some flex and memory if you really bash it into something.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLUBRICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre Threaded Zerk Housing: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf you have ever installed a MOOG Ball Joint without a pre-threaded zerk fitting you will understand what a simple but great feature this is. Another installer fav.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreaseable: \u003c\/strong\u003eBecause it should be.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Greased: \u003c\/strong\u003eJust in case you forget, we have you covered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGull Winged Grease Grooves: \u003c\/strong\u003eAllows for improved lubrication disbursement around the ball stud.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZerk Fittings: \u003c\/strong\u003eIncluded for every application.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProLock Link Connect System (TM):\u003c\/strong\u003e Exclusively from APEX - This \u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003epatent pending \u003c\/span\u003esystem utilizes a precision \u003cspan style=\"background-color: yellow;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-highlight: yellow;\"\u003ekeyway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e cut into the threads of our tie rod ends, and a pre-bent keyway washer that locks onto the wrench flats of the connecting rod to completely stop any tie rod rotation once the jam nut is set. The jam nut, once torqued to spec, is then locked in place with 3 set-screws inset into the jam nut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre Bent Ninja Washers (tm): \u003c\/strong\u003eAn APEX exclusive is our Ninja Washer which is a unique method of securing the lock nut to the tube, erasing the need for lightly built adjusting tubes with ugly pinch clamps. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnd who doesn't want a ninja on their front end!\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreaseable, High Articulation Spherical Bushing: \u003c\/strong\u003eFor extreme durability our passenger side tie rod is fitted with an oversized greaseable high articulation spherical bushing. This allows for maximum articulation and load disbursement, for better performance, and longer life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Engagement Mark on Drag Link End Threads: \u003c\/strong\u003eIf this mark in the thread of the drag link is showing it means you are beyond the safe engagement of threads into the adjusting sleeve. 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